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I haven't done it yet... the tape holding the piece of cardboard from an automotive light bulb box is ~5 years and still holding strong But, I've been keeping this link when the time comes: How To: Convert RAS to Coils

Is this a V6 or V8? Common issues between the two engines differ substantially. Thinking about your question from a maintenance/longevity perspective: I know on 3rd gens, the rear diff breather extension is an often forgotten but pretty important mod to keep diff fluid where it belongs. I'm...

There's a couple more: FJ CRUISER 4Runner GX470 | SOS Performance, Tundra Tacoma, Stoptech Big Brake Kit Rear Disc and Shop | Apex Overland | Off-Road Part Accessories In my opinion, Ceika is likely the best option. You're not likely to receive a drawing or spec list with an engineer's seal...

Wheelers Offroad makes "Superbumps", and Timbren makes a similar version. I had done a bunch of research into both and determined that the Superbumps were the way to go... but I don't recall why that was, too long ago. I have the Superbumps, they work exactly as advertised. Note they are longer...

Bedding brakes isn't "one-size fits all". Different pad types/materials require different procedures. The OEM ceramic pads (Akebono) require ~100miles of easy driving to bed them in. Which is the opposite of what most bedding procedures are; heat cycling them to max to cook off the adhesive...

What pads are you using? Same ones again after replacement? What were the rotors' condition coming off? Was there measurable runout to indicate they are physically warped, or can you see ghosting of the pad outline on the surface?

I had some of these symptoms: Truck would have no power randomly (max out around 3k RPM) until shut off for a while then restarted. Die (seemingly randomly) while going slowly, and fire up again when I flipped to N while still rolling and hit the starter. Died on me 20 times in a row trying to...

I recall reading here on 4Runner forums that caster gain with the LCA rotates the spindle such that the lower ball joint mount moves forward, making the wheel further away from the firewall (where we normally have interference with the body mount). The UCA does the opposite, moving the tire...

Things I can think of to look for, off the top of my head: V8 or V6 - V8's always have a looming issue with the manifolds cracking, giving a characteristic ticking sound. I think 2006 was the year they fixed the headgasket issue with the V6 XREAS with RAS - if it's still on original...

Poking around their website, it appears that you get a software license with the system to work on one vehicle? Installing that on my laptop... I should then be able to roll my truck and said laptop up on the dyno and have a pro fiddle with the tune?

The sway bay bracket is a captive nut on the inside that's broken loose. I've seen people cut a hole in the frame, weld a new nut on, and then weld up the hole. I'd be suspicious that just tapping the thickness of the frame rail would produce enough thread to reliably hold the bracket on. For...

Listening to the audio, there's certainly a resemblance to the sounds my V8 made when it had holes in the passenger manifold. Have you done an oil analysis? If the problem is mechanical in nature, there will definitely be metal getting into the oil and it'll be very obvious on an oil analysis...

yeah, you just need new bump stops. I had the exact same issues you have. I used the Wheeler's Offroad superbumps. Timbren also makes a comparable product.

If you wanted to be sure, you could probably paint the faces of a group of teeth, and engage the starter across them. I'm certain the hassle would be getting that group lined back into the window to inspect. If the tooth contact has removed the entire paint across the flywheel's teeth, the...

It's the wheels/offset that's the problem, not the lift. Adding the lift will just change when the tires collide with something; going straight, turning sharp/shallow, full stuff, etc. The suspension will still cycle along the same path. Changing the wheel width and offset can bring about...